Description:
Department: Workshop
Location: PE Workshop (Markman Depot)
Reporting To: Senior Mechanic and Workshop Supervisor/Manager
Employment Type: Full Time
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Repairs
• servicing and repairing a variety of yellow plant (e.g. front-end loaders, TLBs, dump trucks, forklifts, batching plant equipment, etc.).
• Carry out oil changes, filter replacements, and lubrication tasks as instructed.
• Assist with replacing hoses, belts, lights, batteries, hydraulic fittings, etc.
• fault finding
• Clean parts, tools, and machines before and after work.
Workshop Duties
• Maintain cleanliness and order in workshop and yard areas.
• Organize tools, equipment, and spares neatly and responsibly.
• Assist in collecting parts or supplies from stores or suppliers.
• Safely use grinders, drills, and other hand tools under supervision.
Site Assistance
• Provide mechanical support in field breakdowns and on-site repairs.
• Report unsafe mechanical conditions to supervisor immediately.
Compliance & Safety
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE at all times.
• Adhere to lockout/tagout (LOTO) and isolation procedures when working on machinery.
• Assist with workshop safety inspections and housekeeping audits.
• Report near misses, incidents, or mechanical defects without delay.
Minimum Requirements
• Grade 10 minimum (Matric preferred).
• 3–5 years’ experience in mechanical repair and maintenance of yellow plant equipment.
• Basic knowledge of yellow plant equipment and functions.
• Experience in quarrying, mining, construction or readymix environment preferred.
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Skills & Competencies
• mechanical knowledge (engine systems, hydraulics, lubricants).
• Ability to use basic hand tools, grinders, and small power tools.
• Willingness to work in high pressured environment
• Team player with a positive attitude and good work ethic.
• Physically fit and able to work in dusty, noisy environments.
Working Conditions
• 6-day work week (Mon–Sat)
• Outdoor and workshop-based work in variable weather.
• Will be required to respond to breakdowns after hours or on weekends.
• Exposure to noise, dust, grease, and heavy equipment.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Timely and safe completion of assigned mechanical tasks.
• Adherence to safety procedures and use of PPE.
• Care of tools and equipment.
• Positive contribution to team operations and housekeeping.
• Responsiveness to instructions and ability to learn/improve.
Start date : Immediately
Package : Negotiable (R10 000 to R20 000 all inclusive package dependent on experience and knowledge)
Email your CV to hr@scribcon.co.za